Our Team
Our attorneys have degrees in mechanical, chemical, electrical, and computer science engineering. This diverse background allows us to fully understand the groundbreaking technology we work to patent and protect.
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Mike provides counsel to many of our clients in the procurement, evaluation, and enforcement of patents and trademarks. His fields of expertise include electrical, electro-mechanical, mechanical, and software-related technologies.
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Corey has a wide array of experience in IP counseling, with a focus on developing and managing patent and trademark portfolios. He routinely prepares and prosecutes patents for utilities and industrial designs, as well as trademark applications.
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Colin is a Managing Shareholder on the firm's Management Committee. His practice integrates degrees in technology, finance, and the law with expertise in patent portfolio management and licensing.
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Julie has more than thirty years' experience practicing all aspects of intellectual property law with a focus on securing protection for and enforcing trademarks globally.
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John's practice encompasses all aspects of intellectual property law, including domestic and international patent acquisition and maintenance.
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Scott has a strong passion for helping innovators and business owners. With several U.S. and foreign patents to his name, he has hands-on experience across a broad spectrum of fields.
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Steven is an expert in patents for a wide range of mechanical, electronic, and computer technologies. He has been seasoned in trademarks and international patent law.
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Matt has been a managing shareholder of the firm for over 15 years and his practice covers a broad range of domestic and international IP matters in mechanical and electro-mechanical technologies.
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Shannon has a proven talent for the prosecution of patent applications, as well as drafting and analyzing opinions on patentability, infringement, and freedom to operate.
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Jim manages the development and maintenance of large US and global intellectual property portfolios. He has over 35 years of intellectual property law practice and is a coauthor of patent law textbooks.
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James handles a wide variety of IP-related work, with a focus on patent application preparation and prosecution in computer science and artificial intelligence technologies.
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Steven's vast experience covers almost every aspect of IP matters. He is an experienced automotive engineer with expertise in mechanical, electro-mechanical, electrical, and software technologies.
Senior Attorney
Kristen handles a variety of intellectual property work, including patent, trademark, and copyright prosecution across a wide range of technology areas.
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Shelly is knowledgeable on every step of bringing innovations to market, including development of IP strategies, worldwide patent preparation and prosecution.
Senior Attorney
Yao's practice integrates multiple disciplines of IP law, including the analysis, enforcement, and prosecution of patents and trademarks with global expertise.
Associate Attorney
Gregory is a licensed Michigan attorney whose practice spans a broad range of intellectual property matters including patent and trademark preparation and prosecution.
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Alaina is a patent attorney licensed by the State Bar of Michigan and the United States Patent and Trademark Office with expertise in patent prosecution.
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Blake is a licensed attorney in the State of Michigan, specializing in intellectual property matters with a mechanical engineering background in automotive powertrains.